Police officers are appealing for the public's help to trace a tipper truck that rammed into a police car in Lambeth on Friday.

The incident took place on Friday April 15 in Landor Road, Stockwell.

At 10:50 officers in a marked police car indicated for a yellow and black Ford Transit tipper truck to stop.

The truck then reversed at speed into the bonnet of the police car, requiring one officer to receive treatment at the hospital due to head and injuries, he was later discharged.

The second officer was assessed at the scene by paramedics.

the truck has not since be located and an investigation is ongoing to track it down.

The truck is yellow and black in colour with a damaged mirror on one side.

The registration is believed to be FA04 UZW although the F is missing from the rear number plate.

Anyone who sees the truck is asked to call 999.

Anyone with other information about those currently in control of it, or its recent whereabouts, should call 101 and give the reference 2376/15APR.

information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.